STARTECH
STARTECH SV831DVIU 8 Port 1U Rackmount DVI USB KVM Switch
Controls eight USB computers with DVI or HDMI video from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor in a 1U rackmount chassis
- TypeDVI, USB
- PC Connectors8 x DVI-I (29 pin) Female 8 x USB B (4 pin) Female
- Console Connectors1 x DVI-I (29 pin) Female 2 x USB A (4 pin) Female
- Computer Connections8 Ports
- Video Resolution1920 x 1200
- PC SelectionPush Buttons/Hot Keys
- Control 8 USB computers from one console with DVI or HDMI video
- Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 for clear display output
- OS independent operation requires no software or drivers to install
- Front push-buttons and hot-keys provide quick system switching
- 1U rackmount design fits standard server racks for tidy deployment
Control eight systems from one console
The SV831DVIU is a 1U rackmount KVM switch that lets a single keyboard, mouse and monitor manage eight USB-connected computers with DVI or HDMI video. It targets administrators who need local, driver-free access to multiple servers or workstations in a rack environment. No host-side software is required, so the switch works across operating systems immediately.
Rackmount steel chassis with front-panel switching
The unit fits a standard 1U space and provides eight DVI-I and eight USB-B ports for computer connections, plus one DVI-I and two USB-A ports for the shared console. Front push-buttons and hot-key commands give instant port selection, while LEDs show power and active-link status for each channel. Operating temperature spans 0°C to 40°C and humidity tolerance reaches 80% RH, suiting typical data-centre conditions.
Cables and brackets included for immediate install
The package supplies three region-specific power cords, a full set of rack-mount brackets and a printed instruction manual. With these items the switch can be powered and secured in a cabinet without additional purchases, reducing deployment time for lab, co-location or manufacturing-line installations.
Highlights
- Control 8 USB computers from one console with DVI or HDMI video
- Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 for clear display output
- OS independent operation requires no software or drivers to install
- Front push-buttons and hot-keys provide quick system switching
- 1U rackmount design fits standard server racks for tidy deployment
Specifications
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Model | SV831DVIU |
| Type | DVI, USB |
| PC Connectors | 8 x DVI-I (29 pin) Female 8 x USB B (4 pin) Female |
| Console Connectors | 1 x DVI-I (29 pin) Female 2 x USB A (4 pin) Female |
| Computer Connections | 8 Ports |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| PC Selection | Push Buttons/Hot Keys |
| LED Indicators | 1 x Power 8 x Port Selection/Link |
| Temperature | Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F) |
| Humidity | 0% ~ 80% RH |
| Power Features | 110 ~ 240 AC |
| USB Features | with USB support |
| Application | Ideal for software development and QA test labs with multiple PCs and platforms connected to one console Single console administration of your co-location/ISP facility Create a streamlined access solution in your Datacenter or Server Farm Great for PC test/burn-in computer control saving the desk space required for multiple monitors, keyboards and mice Perfect for manufacturing line computer control, simplifying access to multiple systems |
| Features | Supports DVI resolutions up to 1920x1200 Support for most combo/wireless keyboard and mice OS independent – No software or drivers required Front panel push-buttons and Hot-key functions allow for easy switching Auto-scan function cycles through computers sequentially Connects to USB-based computer systems USB console interfaces for keyboard and mouse Supports Mac and Sun keyboard mapping - Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers Rugged, all-metal 1U rack-mountable chassis Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro) |
| Dimensions | 1.73 x 7.09 x 17.24 in. |
| Weight | 123.55 oz. |
| Package Contents | 1 x 1U Rack Mount KVM Switch 3 x Power Cord (NA/UK/EU) 1 x Set of rack mount brackets 1 x Instruction Manual |
| Shipping weight | 3.79 kg |
| Package size | 592 × 262 × 86 mm |
Questions about this item
What DVI resolution does the SV831DVIU support at its maximum?
The switch handles DVI and HDMI video up to 1920 x 1200, so a single console can drive any connected system at that resolution without scaling artefacts.
What rack space and brackets does the 1U chassis require?
The unit measures 1.73 x 7.09 x 17.24 in and ships with a set of rack-mount brackets, fitting a standard 1U slot in a 19-inch cabinet.
How do you switch between the eight connected PCs and which step is often missed?
Use the front push-buttons or hot-key sequences; the step users forget is attaching all eight USB-B cables so keyboard and mouse signals reach every port.
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